DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Swale
Swale covers Sittingbourne, the market town of Faversham and the Isle of Sheppey. Private renting is close to the national average, with many lets in the Victorian terraces of Sittingbourne and Sheerness and in flats over shops. Sheppey also has large numbers of bungalows, holiday parks and chalets, some lived in all year. Sittingbourne and the villages around it have grown with big new-build estates for Medway and London commuters.
Homes sold in Swale in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 602 | £261,924 |
| Semi-detached | 477 | £323,619 |
| Detached | 330 | £467,254 |
| Flat or maisonette | 156 | £172,564 |
| Other | 54 | £469,651 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Swale check-in
- Coastal homes on Sheppey: check window frames, metal fittings, gutters and outside paintwork for salt and wind damage.
- Bungalows and chalets in Minster and Leysdown: photograph roofs, flat-roof extensions, damp patches and any electric storage heaters.
- Victorian terraces in Sittingbourne and Sheerness: record back yards, rear walls and any damp low on the walls.
- Listed and period homes in Faversham: photograph sash windows, old floors, fireplaces and any cracks in plaster.
- New-build estates around Iwade and Sittingbourne: note snagging marks, fences, turf and allocated parking.
Do it yourself in Swale
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Inventories in Swale: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Swale?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Swale?
£1,124 a month (ONS, December 2025), up 6.9% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Swale postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Swale?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more unrelated people sharing facilities. Fees: £896 for a five-year mandatory HMO licence, or £761 for accredited landlords Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Swale?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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